I refined my eye for detail, color, and form as a photo editor, graphic designer and art director before becoming a full-time illustrator. Although my illustrations are digital, they all begin with a sharpened pencil. I stay inspired by building massive train configurations with my children, coloring with crayons, sketching under the puffy-cloud skies of Nebraska, and wandering the children's book section. I have had the pleasure of working with some fantastic art directors at Mattel, Random House, Parragon, Scholastic and American Girl. I look forward to helping you fully realize the characters and scenes in your mind's eye.